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Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027 
    
Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027

NUR 345 - Concepts of Biophysical Illness I



Prerequisite(s): , HES 288 .
Prerequisite(s) or Co-requisite(s): NUR 356 , NUR 359 , NUR 367  or NUR 329  

Building on previous knowledge, this course introduces students to the theoretical application of concepts related to the nursing care of adult clients and their families. The specific concepts of immunity, oxygenation, and perfusion will be introduced as new concepts focusing on specific exemplars under each category. Concepts of mobility, pain, fluid & electrolyte balance, elimination, nutrition, and metabolism will be continued. Exemplars are used to illustrate each of the major concepts. Through various teaching/learning activities and evaluation techniques, students are expected to demonstrate competency in the following areas: teamwork, professional values/ethics, client-centered care, leadership, evidence-based practice, quality and safety, and information technology. When Offered: Spring junior year

Hours: 3